Case Digest (G.R. No. L-12919)
Facts:
- Complaint filed by a prosecutor of the Court of Industrial Relations against the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH)
- Allegations of unfair labor practice acts against Felipe L. Torrecampo, the president of the University of Santo Tomas Employees Association
- Complaint based on Section 4(a), paragraphs 1 and 4, of Republic Act No. 875
- USTH filed a motion to dismiss, arguing lack of jurisdiction
- Motion to dismiss denied, USTH appealed the decision
Issue:
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Ruling:
- Supreme Court reversed the decision of the lower court
- Dismissed the complaint for unfai...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- Institutions operated for educational purposes, like USTH, are exempt from Republic Act No. 875
- Court relied on previous cases that established the exemption of educational institutions from the jurisdiction of the Court of Industrial Relations
- Previous cases cited: U.S.T. Hospital Employees Association vs. Sto. Tomas University Hospital, San Beda College vs. Court of Industrial Relations, and Quezon Institute v. Celso A...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-12919)
Facts:
The case of University of Santo Tomas Hospital v. Hospital Employees Association involves a complaint filed against the University of Santo Tomas Hospital for allegedly committing unfair labor practice acts against one of its employees. The complaint was based on Section 4(a), paragraphs 1 and 4, of Republic Act 875. The University of Santo Tomas Hospital filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the Court of Industrial Relations has no jurisdiction over the case and that Republic Act 875 is not applicable to their employment relationship with their employees. The motion was denied by Judge Emiliano C. Tabigne, who held that the Court of Industrial Relations has jurisdiction and that Republic Act 875 includes non-industrial establishments such as charitable or educational institutions. This ruling was upheld by the industrial court en banc.
Issue:
The main issue in this case is whether Republic Act 875, also known as the Industrial Peace Act, applies to the employment relationship between the University of Santo Tomas Hospital and its employees.
Ruling:
The court ruled that Republic Act 875 does not apply to the hospital because it is owned and operated by the University of S...